Spending time in Midtown? Get to know this Memphis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbecue joint to a seafood spot.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Midtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Central BBQ

Next up is Central BBQ, a spot to score barbecue, situated at 2249 Central Ave. With four stars out of 1,312 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

With three more outposts on Butler, Summer and Poplar avenues, Central BBQ offers meat-focused platters like ribs, beef brisket and turkey, plus sandwiches and greens. 

2. Mardi Gras Memphis

Bar and Cajun/Creole spot Mardi Gras Memphis, which offers seafood and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 496 N. Watkins St., 4.5 stars out of 292 reviews. 

Penny Henderson, the brainchild behind Mardi Gras Memphis, has been operating the Louisiana-inspired spot since 2015, according to the Commercial Appeal. This spot offers Cajun fare like catfish filet etouffee or the New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp. 

3. Soul Fish Cafe

Soul Fish Cafe, a Southern and soul food spot that offers seafood and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 298 Yelp reviews. Head over to 862 S. Cooper St. to see for yourself.

This spot boasts five locations across Memphis, Arkansas and Mississippi, according to its website. On the menu, expect to find items like seafood po'boys, blackened catfish and a small selection of tacos. 

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